Thanks to modern technology, real estate agents can work from anywhere... and that's exactly how today's consumers like it.

The #1 complaint we hear about real estate agents is that they don't communicate effectively. What's more, the 2014 CAR Home Buyer Survey revealed that 49% of homebuyers expect an instant response from their agents, with another 29% expecting to be contacted within the next half hour, at least.

Agents, it's clear: your clients want you to pick up your phone.

Fortunately, you no longer have to remain tethered to your desks waiting for the phone to ring. Mobile phones mean that you can take calls anywhere. Better still, today's smartphones mean that you can actually work from anywhere.

Today we've got tips and tools that will help you do more using your mobile phone to work through all stages of the selling cycle, from attracting new business to closing the deal.

Securing New Clients

Whether you're meeting potential buyers and sellers for the first time or networking at a neighborhood events, impress new contacts with your communication skills to stand out from the competition.

• Call prospects after your first meeting to follow up and get feedback. And always return calls promptly. These telephone tips will help you put your best foot forward (and not in your mouth).
• Text like a pro using the do's and don'ts of texting for agents. Did you know that the CAR survey above showed that 40% of buyers would actually prefer to communicate via text?
• Email from your mobile device to follow up, offer your services or confirm appointments. Make sure all of your contact information (including social media links) is in your email footer, and watch for typos.